Chengong Feng Racket Review

Overview

Speed-offence rackets keep multiplying — Nanoflare 1000Z basically opened the lane. Secondary brands are trying too; Chengong launched the Feng Lin Huo Shan series, and Feng ("Wind") is the speed-attacking member built around a wide aero frame echoing the 1000Z template. Specs (tested 5U G6): T1100 + M40 frame carbon, T1100 + M46J shaft, 295 mm balance (uncapped), medium shaft, 6.8 mm × 220 mm shaft, 76 holes, wide aero frame, full grooves, strung 26–28 lb Victor 66N. Tuned for fast doubles with stable downforce. Looks: glossy finish, blue-purple chameleon shift, clean aero lines, fluorescent sparkle when you rotate the head, simple Chengong logo at the T-joint. Chengong markets "carbon for everyone" — flagship-grade materials at aggressive prices. On court the frame feels light but not hollow: 5U plus wide aero = fast swing. Mid-court flat drives chain smoothly; intercepts are quick. Frame gather is strong — net kills feel sharp, repeated blocks build pressure. Shaft is springy without mush; passive rear-court escapes are workable though full-power passive shots need more active input than on softer speed frames. Offence: spot kills need little prep — sharp and fast; continuous attack flows. Rear-court backhand transitions are a pleasant surprise. Not a floaty 5U toy — feedback is direct. Sweet spot is smaller than big-head rackets but off-centre quality stays acceptable once you adapt. Verdict: Chengong Feng is the brand's current speed benchmark — light, fast, adequately stiff. Not a brute-force cannon; it is "swift wind, stable speed." If you play fast doubles and want light continuity offence at mid-tier pricing, Feng is a sensible audition.